Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Ingredients:
1 dozen Eggs
2 dozen Fresh Shrimp-medium sized
1 tsp Cooking Oil
1/2 small Lemon
2-3 tb Mayonnaise
1/2-1 tb Hot Sauce-depending on spice level
1 tb Sweet Relish
1-2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning + 2 tsp (for Cajun shrimp)
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tb Fresh Chopped Dill-+ 2tsp (garnish)
Salt + Pepper To Taste
Directions:
Perfect Boiled Eggs:
-Gently place eggs in a shallow pot.
-Fill with water covering eggs and once eggs begin to boil, turn off heat and cover for 15-20 minutes.
Cajun Egg Filling:
-Peel eggs, slice in half and in a medium sized bowl, add egg yolks. Place halved egg whites on paper towels to dry.
-In the bowl with egg yolks, add listed ingredients beginning with mayo.Taste after each ingredient is added, adjust to your liking and spice level.
-Mix until creamy, cover and set aside.
Cajun Shrimp:
-In medium-sized pan on medium/high heat, add olive oil. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel. Add Ole Bay, stir until well coated.
-Sauté shrimp until done (if raw) or until slightly charred. Half-way through cooking, add about 1 tsp of lemon juice to shrimp.
-Plating Cajun Shrimp Deviled Eggs
-Scoop egg mixture evenly into egg white cups and top with one Cajun shrimp.
-Garnish with paprika and dill. Enjoy

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